Which of the stories from this unit communicated the following theme: Humankind's place in nature is to act with reason, not to become like violent animals.

The Hidden Forests of Earth and Mars

Which of the stories from this unit was a folktale?

The Hidden Forests of Earth and Mars

Which of the following theme statements is supported by "The Most Dangerous Game?"

When violence becomes too common, people no longer take it seriously.

Pride in one's country makes people feel superior to others based on race.

The power of love will save people from hurting and harming others.

With more advanced technology, more lives are lost during war.

How would you CHARACTERIZE General Zaroff from "The Most Dangerous Game?"

Zaroff is wealthy and intelligent, but does not value human life.

Zaroff is repectful and welcoming, but does not like Americans.

Zaroff is extremely religious, but does not share his beliefs due to prejudice.

Zaroff is an experienced hunter, but he sympathizes with the animals.

In "The Most Dangerous Game," how do Whitney and Rainsford's perspectives on hunted animals differ?

Whitney sympathizes with the animals, but Rainsford does not believe animals can feel fear.

Whitney takes joy in hunting, but Rainsford only does it out of necessity.

Whitney does not believe animals are intelligent, but Rainsford knows they can reason like humans.

Whitney is afraid of hunting big game, but Rainsford does not fear the jaguar.

How does "The Most Dangerous Game" end?

Rainsford wakes up on the yacht.

Zaroff rewards Rainsford for winning the hunt.

Which statement best expresses the central theme of “The Wise Old Woman?”

Sometimes doing what is morally right means disobeying authority.

Friendship will overcome against all odds.

The elderly are a burden to society.

One’s true self cannot be hidden forever.

What INFERENCE can you make about the mother in "The Wise Old Woman?"

She loves her son unconditionally.

She can solve all of Lord Higa's demands.

How does the Young Lord change throughout the story of "The Wise Old Woman?"

In the beginning, he does not value the elderly. By the end, he learns about the wisdom they add to their village.

In the beginning, he wants to attack the village. By the end, he decides they can live in peace.

In the beginning, he does not value diversity. By the end, he learns to accept newcomers into the village.

In the beginning, he does not know how to solve Lord Higa's demands. By the end, he learns to solve his own problems.

Which statement is NOT a theme of “The Hidden Forests of Earth and Mars?”

Space exploration is the only hope for future generations in need of natural resources.

Difficult decisions should not be be left up to fate, but made with careful consideration.

It is the responsibility of each individual to care for the planet and improve their community.

The ties that bind a family together will not be broken by distance and time.

In "The Hidden Forests of Earth and Mars," which quote supports the following idea: Forests are a community. Trees support each other just like people support each other.

Trees talking to each other...through the network of fungus embedded within the soil.

"The forest will take care of the planting," he said. "As long as humans protect the forest."

Dad ran a forest school...all free-spirited, gradeless, and outdoors.

The tree stump was wide, ancient. The center had partly rotted away, but it might still be alive.

In "The Hidden Forests of Earth and Mars," what event makes Paloma and her father emotional?

The fire that destroys the forest.

Their final goodbye before Paloma boards the ship to Mars.

Their conversation about Paloma choosing to leave with her mother.

The decision Paloma must make about college.

How would you characterize Paloma's mother in "The Hidden Forests of Earth and Mars?"

Her mother is professional, but still caring.

Her mother is relaxed and free-spirited.

Her mother is cold and detached.

Her mother is intelligent, but underestimated.

Short Story Unit Test

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The PROTAGONIST of a story opposes the main character.

True

False

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The beginning of a story is called the:

Exposition

Resolution

Climax

Inciting Incident

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The end of a story is called the:

Exposition

Resolution

Climax

Inciting Incident

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The most dramatic moment of the story is called the:

Exposition

Resolution

Climax

Inciting Incident

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The primary conflict of the story is introduced by the...

Exposition

Resolution

Climax

Inciting Incident

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CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A THEMATIC TOPIC is a one-word subject or idea of the story, such as hope.

True

False

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The primary problem that a character faces throughout a story is called the CLIMAX

True

False

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

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Short Story Unit Test

The PROTAGONIST of a story opposes the main character.

The beginning of a story is called the:

The end of a story is called the:

The most dramatic moment of the story is called the:

The primary conflict of the story is introduced by the...

A THEMATIC TOPIC is a one-word subject or idea of the story, such as hope.

The primary problem that a character faces throughout a story is called the CLIMAX

The steps the main character takes after the climax that lead them towards resolution are called the...

The steps the main character takes after the inciting incident that carry them up toward the climax are the...

A theme is like a summary and explains the main conflict and resolution of the story.

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